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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,233.52, 18,262.20 and 7,265.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,233.52, 18,262.20 and 7,265.04 is: 10,025.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,233.52 : 18,262.20 = 7,265.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,233.52/18,262.20 = 7,265.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,233.52x = 18,262.20 × 7,265.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,233.52x = 132,675,613.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,675,613.49/13,233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,025.72

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